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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An inmate at the Clayton County Jail died from sepsis caused by “medical neglect and uninhabitable living conditions” at the jail, according to the Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office. Scott Worthy, 57, died on Sept. 6, 2025, after he was ...
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Explore Brookhaven has announced its restaurant lineup for Taste Brookhaven 2026, featuring 16 local restaurant partners representing cuisines and culinary traditions from around the world. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the 21-and-older event will invite guests to experience Brookhaven’s ...
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Fall festival season is here, and metro Atlanta and North Georgia has plenty to offer. Here is just some of the festivals that are happening in 2026.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 24-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was found guilty of shooting and killing a man in 2023. Jay Dante Crump was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, the Gwinn...
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On Saturday, MARTA let an expanded rideshare service it operates hit the streets. MARTA Reach relaunched with technology upgrades and branding on Sept. 5. Now MARTA Reach services and MARTA bus services will be the focus of several public hearings. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app...
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A federal grand jury added two counts of aggravated identity theft to an indictment against Derly Alvarez-Rodriguez, a 41-year-old Mexican national living in Gainesville. Alvarez-Rodriguez was previously indicted on 18 federal counts involving the production and sale of counterfe...
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Human remains discovered during the search for a missing 18-year-old have been positively identified as the teenager, and his brother has been arrested on a murder charge, according to police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Dougherty County police sai...
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(Gray News) — The Little Tikes Company is giving some of its most popular toys a modern makeover. The company is launching the Little Tikes Cloud Collection, which “reimagines the brand’s best-selling classics in a sophisticated, trend-forward palette of soft neutrals designed to...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A third suspect was arrested for allegedly stealing money from students at a Peachtree City flight school, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Last week, the GBI announced the arrests of the former owners of FLYT Aviation, a...
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A lieutenant in the Sinaloa and Beltran-Leyva drug cartels has been sentenced to 18 years and 10 months in federal prison for cocaine trafficking and money laundering, federal officials announced. Roberto Lopez, 46, was also sentenced to five years of supervised release following...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A group of House Democrats introduced legislation that would ban members of Congress and the executive branch from owning and trading stock. Members of Congress are currently allowed to trade stock. They are required to disclose those trades to comply with ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health . Driven by an aging population and environmental factors, cases are exp...
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Nina Shipman, a character actress who came from a prominent show business family to star in “ The Oregon Trail ” and played a memorable role in an episode of the 1960s comedy “ The Munsters ,” died on Sept. 6. She was 88. Read more trending news Shipman died of natural causes in ...
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The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced millions of dollars in awards across the U.S., almost $200,000 of which will go to Georgia initiatives. Georgia nonprofits, libraries and schools will share in the funding, aimed at helping pay for professional development opportun...
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Cade California Electronic recalled finger light toys because children can easily access the button-cell batteries inside, creating a risk of serious injury or death if a battery is swallowed. Read more trending news The recall covers 179,739 California Cade Electronic Finger Lig...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta city employees could soon receive significantly more paid leave while building a family. The Atlanta City Council is considering increasing paid leave for primary and secondary caregivers to 12 weeks for a new baby. “In the last decade,...
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A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.
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( InvestigateTV ) — Probate, the court process used to settle an estate, can be a long and expensive process for families after a loved one dies. Taking a few steps in advance can help ensure a home, car and savings go directly to family members without court involvement. Michael...
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The Brookhaven City Council at its Sept. 8 meeting deferred for 30 days an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Brookhaven and DeKalb County for a new fire station at Blackburn Park after nearby residents said they were unaware of the plan. Several speakers who live wi...
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The Clayton County Jail’s conditions were listed as the reason for an inmate’s death in 2025. According to the Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office, Scott Worthy died due to medical neglect and uninhabitable living conditions at the jail. Worthy, 57 of Jonesboro, was hospital...
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A man who once practiced law in Ohio and Michigan, who admitted to pointing his gun at his ex-wife in a Toledo restaurant, was found guilty of attempted murder on Sept. 4. Read more trending news Matthew Exton, 43, of Traverse City, Michigan, was also found guilty in two of three...
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( Aging Untold ) — For many families, an adult child moving back home after a major life setback feels like the obvious solution. But without clear boundaries, a short-term stay can quietly turn into a long-term strain on parents, the household and the relationship itself. The Ag...
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( InvestigateTV ) — More than 90% of Americans now own a smartphone , but some people are purposefully trying to dial back their use. It comes as a growing body of research links excessive screen time and social media use with increased irritability, anxiety, depression and disru...
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia family’s Ring camera caught an SUV passing a stopped school bus as children were getting off on Sept. 3. Erin Rebmann stepped onto her porch last Thursday afternoon, to watch her daughter get off the bus. She works from home in ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A scratch-made favorite is getting a wholesome upgrade just in time for the busy back-to-school season. Lazy Dog joins ATL Live to show off how to put a nutritious spin on classic comfort food. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atl...
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The Clayton County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of a 57-year-old Clayton County Jail detainee a homicide caused by medical neglect.
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A Lawrenceville man will spend years behind bars for killing an acquaintance who refused to sell him a gun illegally , more than three years after the deadly confrontation at a Gwinnett County motel. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Jay Dante Crump, 24,...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - There’s a fresh new spot now open in Dunwoody! Beyond Juicery and Eatery joins ATL Live with its new fall menu that’s giving beyond good vibes! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live...
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Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Looking to upgrade your space? The Atlanta Home Show is back and better than ever with local experts available to help bring your unique home goals to life. Raymond Muldrew with Window Comfort joins ATL Live with what to expect September 11 - September 1...
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André Pronovost, a left winger who won four Stanley Cups as a member of the Montreal Canadiens during the late 1950s, died on Tuesday. He was 90. Read more trending news The Canadiens announced Pronovost’s death in a news release . The four-time All-Star played 10 seasons in the ...
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One year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Turning Point USA unveiled a statue of him outside their headquarters in Phoenix.
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(Gray News) - The remains of a Delaware woman who died in 1907 have been identified nearly 15 years after they were found in a wooded area. New Castle County Police identified the remains as belonging to Hannah Graham Kleitz, 29, who died from a medical illness, according to a pr...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Bulldog nation, you know the game, but how well do you know the people who’ve lived it? A brand-new series is bringing Georgia football legends and today’s bulldogs to the same table for the kind of conversations you don’t always get to hear -Talking foo...
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A sheriff’s office investigator in New York is facing charges after she was accused of conducting more than 4,000 searches on the Flock camera system. Read more trending news The Albany County Sheriff’s Office accused Laurie Moore of conducting thousands of searches involving fiv...
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( InvestigateTV ) — A gene that can be passed down from parent to child often increases the risk of certain cancers, sometimes without any warning signs. Kristin Crowley, a reporter for InvestigateTV, has known for nearly a decade that she carries a BRCA gene mutation. The gene m...
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From hot air balloons and car shows to live music, festivals and plenty of food, there’s no shortage of things to do around metro Atlanta and North Georgia this week....
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Convicted killer Tasmiyah Whitehead was granted parole 12 years into serving a 30-year sentence. Channel 2 Action News reported when Tasmiyah and her twin sister Jasmiyah were convicted for killing their mother, Nikki Whitehead and sentenced to 30 years in prison. [DOWNLOAD: Free...
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A 21-member rescue team was dispatched to the remote mountain after nearby hikers witnessed the climber fall and officials determined the injuries were not survivable....
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has doubled the reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of taking part in a violent attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as...
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“From pop-up, to Bread & Butterfly, to Summerhill,” Chef Demetrius Brown writes upon the opening of his new restaurant Heritage . It’s a moment Brown wants to savor because it’s been a journey to get here – and one in which his family helped him navigate. In fact, his mother’s sh...
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An Ohio man really beat the odds last month. According to a news release from the Ohio Lottery, the Montgomery County resident bought three separate tickets for the Ohio Lottery Pick 5 game on Aug. 22. He came up a winner on all three tickets, lottery officials said. Read more tr...
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The Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is hosting a creative summit from Sept. 15-16 at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College. The event is called the Creative Entrepreneurship Summit Atlanta and is designed to connect ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta volunteers are preparing to gather for a massive day of service to mark 25 years since 9/11. Dr. Chanika R. Perry with Hands on Atlanta joins ATL Live with a preview of how you can participate in honoring the day through action. ATL Live is your ...
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RADFORD, Va. ( WDBJ /Gray News) — A truck driver from Virginia has received his third Highway Angel award, an honor given by the trucking industry to drivers who go above and beyond to help people in need. Keith Rahn has been a truck driver for nine years. “I just saw it as a job...
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DALLAS, Texas (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump used the first night of the Republican Midterm Convention to make the case that Republicans deserve continued control of Congress. With the midterm election less than two months away, Trump touted his accomplishments and worked on ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Cobb County father has been arrested after his 2-year-old son died last week, police said. Lolo Anilus, 39, faces charges of second-degree murder, second-degree cruelty to children and false statements. On Sept. 3 at around 8:35 p.m., police ...
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Police in Los Angeles are investigating a possible burglary attempt on Wednesday at the residence of Academy Award-winning screenwriter-director Quentin Tarantino. Read more trending news According to police, the alleged prowler, “clad in black,” was spotted at about 12:20 p.m. P...
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A 24-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison plus five years for killing an acquaintance who refused to sell him a gun illegally in Lawrenceville....
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Police have released new details about a deadly shooting that left two people dead and another injured in a Henry County neighborhood Wednesday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to investigators, the violence unfolded after a verbal ar...
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The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
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( Aging Untold ) — Aging Untold experts — board-certified physician Dr. Rhea Rogers, gerontologist Sam Cradduck and aging-well coach Katherine Ambrose — have personal journeys with weight loss and they are sharing them publicly. Dr. Rhea’s transformation Dr. Rhea Rogers’ personal...
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Henry County police say a verbal argument between several people escalated into a deadly shooting in a McDonough-area subdivision.
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. ( InvestigateTV ) - Growing up, George Morgan was the kind of older brother who gifted his younger sister an introduction to The Beatles and poetry structure. On the outside, George and his sister, Brie Morgan Bauer, are like the typical brother and sister rel...
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Police say a 2-year-old boy died after officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child at a Marietta apartment complex. According to police, officers went to the Legacy at West Cobb Apartments at 8:36 p.m. Sept. 3 at 2665 Favor Rd. and found the boy unresponsive. Officers...
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( Aging Untold ) — Ty Lewis, a dementia practitioner, takes care of her mother, Gertrude, who is in the end stages of Alzheimer’s while raising her children. She has been sharing her journey online with a community of more than 120,000 people online. Lewis, a member of the “sandw...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and a coalition of county election supervisors across the nation are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block a last-minute federal rule governing mail-in ballots. In a bipartisan amicus brief filed W...
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(Gray News) — Thursday marks the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death. Kirk was shot and killed Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking to a crowd in Orem, Utah. Trump delivered a keynote address Wednesday that covered various topics. Republicans at the midterm convention broke out i...
